OnePlus Nord 2 5G review: A motley mix, but a step in the right direction
It is the Nord season for Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus. After
introducing the OnePlus Nord
CE (review), the core edition of its midrange smartphone, the
company was quick to launch its successor too. Named the Nord 2, it is the
first OnePlus smartphone powered by a MediaTek
processor. It is also the first from OnePlus to come after the company’s
integration with another Chinese smartphone maker OPPO. On
paper, the Nord 2 5G seems
to be a motley mix of OnePlus design and OPPO features.
Is it a step forward in the right direction? Let’s find out:
Design
The Nord 2 looks similar to its predecessor but with a mix of
OnePlus 9 series design elements for novelty. Therefore, the smartphone will
look familiar and yet intriguing if you are upgrading from the Nord. Others are
likely to appreciate the Nord 2 simply because the smartphone does not cut any
corners with respect to design, build quality, and in-hand feel.
The Nord 2 comes in blue (review unit), grey and India-exclusive
green colour variants. Like the OnePlus 9 series, OnePlus has treated each
colour differently in terms of construction material and texture. The blue
colour variant has glass cover with glossy finish on the back, while the grey
variant has matte finish, and the green model has a textured PU leather
coating. That said, the Nord 2 comes in limited colours but gives consumers a
choice in the texture and material of the back cover.
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